about monica lee ...
photo by Judy Chee
“Monica, You are a gifted singer and songwriter. Too bad that the people in the east haven't had the chance to hear you on the scale the CBC documentary offers.
Vancouver is fortunate to have such a talented person.”
- Rod, Beautiful London Ontario
“Hi. My name is "Robin Côté". I'm from Québec city. I watched "A safer sex trade" on "Radio Canada (CBC)" last night. I loved your songs on that show , specially "Judy lea". I tried to get your "Season's Greetings Album" at a local music store today but...... couldn't find it. Where, do you think I could get this album ?? Thank you”
- Robin Côté, Quebec City
“Congrats on the production! It was amazing… listening to you sing Judy Lea during the Procession for the Missing Women brought tears to my eyes. You should feel such pride for your contribution in bringing this important message to the world.”
Email sent to Director Carolyn Allain
“I watched your documentary last night on "Safe Sex Trade"
Was a very interesting show but the reason for my email is one song on the show that I heard was very profound. The title of the song I believe would be "Judy Lee" but I did not recognize the singer. I believe a canadian and maybe Joni Mitchell but not sure. If you could be so kind as to email me back with the artist name I would be grateful. Thank You”
- Gail Maloney, Baddeck,Nova Scotia
Guest book and email testimonials about the band
“So Hot, Smoking Vibes. Velvet Voice. Eclectic guitar. Poppy percussion. I had no Choice. Addictive, Bizarre? Now I’m wishin’ you had a CD so I can Listen! Thanks for Rockin’ the house!!” – xo Sue
“The pink palace girls have made this a certified Thursday evening event. Monica Lee has an amazing voice and keeps us coming back.” Rachel, Erin & Ruth - guest book entry
“My favorite act at The Libra Room, I wake up singing her songs.” –
Beik Hosseini, co-owner of The Libra Room
“Dark Angel – that song really hurt. Please myspace it so I can hear it back in California. Thanks for putting words to my feelings. Cheers.” - Scott Bargh, Actor
“Heartfelt, authentic, passionate, divine music. Thank you for a lovely evening of reaching into the soul.” – S.L.
“Amazing Lyrics!” – Edith Lume Gorcia
“Viola! Voice! Amazing.” – Remti
“Your music made us stop and come in – does not happen very often. Really enjoyed every song – you’re GREAT!” – Isabel, Vancouver BC
“ENCHANTING- RADIANT- SOULFUL-BEAUTIFUL- ENERGETIC-INSPIRING-INSIGHTFUL- MELODIC-MOVING-LIQUIFYING-NATURAL-SONGSTRESS”
-Mellissa Steele
“Beautifully sung, soulful music that makes me wanna stop writing and just sit back and LISTEN…!” – Anneke, poet
“Bravo Monica!! Jespére que tu was venir á Paris!!! Plein de belle chose.” – Johanna (Paris)
“Wow, Holy, I can’t believe how beautiful you voice is. You made the hair on the back of my neck stand up! Your voice is unbelievable. To me you are a star.” – xoxo Reese
“We had such a great time last night. It was so great because you fell upon us like a wonderful gift. When we walked by the restaurant I heard your voice and it was like magic. I will forever be one of your biggest fans. I spent the day cleaning around my home and had your disk on repeat. I especially love the song "Judy Lee" you sound soooooooo amazing, I cant believe that your not famous yet.” - xoxo Reese
“Thank you for charming us with your beauty and talents last night. I don’t know if it’s just me who gets this hit, but it is rare to experience so intimate a performer, front row or back corner. I love to watch and hear women sing, but you add something ineffable. Monica Lee records rock but Monica Lee live is sublime.” - Glen Anderson, Mozaic Artist, Vancouver
“Holy smokes, do you have a beautiful voice. Your music is absolutely gorgeous.” - Patricia Barlow, Programer at Queensborough Community Center
“Great songwriting! You can tell the caliber of writing by the choices of cover tunes. Beautiful viola playing and really strong piano player.” - Jim Donovan, Halifax
“Wow! just wow...i love the feel of your music, thanx for allowing me to experience it!” - Kadie Ridgway - Ladner, BC
“You have a beautiful voice!” - Melissa Steel
“You strike a chord!” - Ali, Ladner, BC
“Monica Lee is a fine musician and and excellent vocalist. Catchy melodies are everywhere in her music. But where she truly shines is in her lyrics. I’ve herd a lot of songs over the years, and I find words worth hearing to be quite rare.”
STEVEN DRAKE, OF “THE ODDS”
I listened to your disk with my morning coffee. It’s cool and really refreshing. Your phrasing is great and I love the tunes, lost of space but full of wonderful moments in each song. Hope you don’t mind the comparison but lyrically you share some of Joni Mitchell’s talent for imagery and poetry. I really like what I hear.”
JOHN MANN, OF ‘SPIRIT OF THE WEST’
“..the sound of life! ... the sound of new landscapes being explored and musicians finding that special place where birth happens. She’ll tickle your inner hippie while greasing up your blues cat. She’s Monica Lee.”
NATHAN PEEKAY, 4thrcrdMag.
“crowd pleasers...gypsy folk...she is singing for the people and they are responding”
TOM HARRISON, THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE